Japan's ruling party to unveil platform for October election, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is due to unveil a platform on Tuesday (Oct 12) for an Oct 31 general election, with an expected focus on tough measures to end the coronavirus pandemic and a boost
Taiwan raids Chinese firms in latest crackdown on chip engineer-poaching, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan authorities raided ten Chinese companies suspected of illegally poaching chip engineers and other tech talent this week, the island's Investigation Bureau said on Thursday (May 26), the latest cr
OPEC+ agrees deep oil production cuts, Biden calls it shortsighted, World News,VIENNA/LONDON – The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) agreed steep oil production cuts on Wednesday (Oct 5), curbing supply in an already tight market, causing one of its biggest clashes with the W
If you don't want your kids to be ill mannered, stop doing these 5 things, Lifestyle News,Manners matter. Have you ever encountered a rude adult and wondered why they are the way they are? How they were raised by their parents often comes to mind. While maturity develops over time, manners can
Philippines passes law to tackle anonymous social media abuse, Asia News,MANILA — Philippines lawmakers have approved legislation requiring social media users to register their legal identities and phone numbers when creating new accounts, a senator said on Thursday (Feb 3), in an ambitious move to
Marvel to make four animated superhero series for Hulu, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Walt Disney Co's Marvel superhero studio will produce four new adult-oriented animated series for the Hulu streaming service, Hulu said on Monday. Disney is reserving new programming for its own online plat
Novavax underdelivers on Covid-19 vaccine promises, World News,NEW YORK – Novavax Inc has delivered just a small fraction of the two billion Covid-19 shots it plans to send around the world in 2022 and has delayed first-quarter shipments in Europe and lower-income countries such as the Philippines,
